Witch Mirror In Golden Wood, Empire Taste - Mid 20th Century

Empire style Sorcière mirror, fitted with a round mirror in mercury glass and convex with a distorting effect. The latter is positioned in a gilded frame with a hollowed part, decorated with protruding balls arranged at regular intervals. This entourage is topped by a generous pediment depicting an eagle, wings spread and head turned in a haughty carriage. It stands above a rich decoration of laurel leaves and scrolls. The lower part of this astonishing mirror is also sculpted with scrolls, foliage and palmettes. Its curved glass allows a different light diffusion from other more common models, and a greater viewing angle. This is why – historical parenthesis – this accessory was formerly called 'Third Eye', since it allowed bankers and merchants to monitor all of their offices or shops. Magical virtues were also attributed to witch mirrors, hence their names. With its unusual shape and luminosity, this mirror will match a refined and unique interior. ******** Period: Mid-twentieth Perfect condition. Delivery possible, in France and in Europe, by our partner specialized in the transport of furniture. Dimensions: Height: 100 cm Width: 49.5 cm Mirror diameter: 36 cm reference: 388U More photos on our website: https://www.antiquites-lecomte.com/boutique/miroirs/miroir-sorciere-en-bois- dore-taste-empire-mid-twentieth